1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 145 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 250 GT | 626 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
