1960 Ferrari 256 F1 vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 256 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 (292 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 818 weights approximately 322 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 256 F1.
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.
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1960 Ferrari 256 F1 | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 256 F1 | 818 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2320 mm |