1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | 929 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 65 L |
