1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 34 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 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 406 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 250 GT | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2240 mm |
