1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 250 LM | 929 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
