1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1990 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 245 kg more than 1990 Mazda 929. 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 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1990 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | 929 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2720 mm |
