1963 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT (251 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 185 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1963 Ferrari 250 GT | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 250 GT | 929 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |