1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 1974 Mazda 616 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 328 kg more than 1974 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 250 GT | 616 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
