1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 36 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. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 250 GT | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |
