1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 35 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 217 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 378 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626. 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 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | 626 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 60 L |
