1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1972 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1972 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1972 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1972 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1972 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 500 Mondial | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1110 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |