1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1998 Mazda 626
To start off, 1998 Mazda 626 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 626 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1998 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 250 GTO | 626 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2620 mm |
