1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1975 Mazda 616
To start off, 1975 Mazda 616 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 616 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1975 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 616 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2480 mm |
