1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1983 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1983 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 500 Testarossa | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |