1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1983 Mazda 323
To start off, 1983 Mazda 323 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 427 kg more than 1983 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1983 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 250 GT | 323 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
