1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1975 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1975 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda RX-3.
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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1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1975 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 340 Spider | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2320 mm |