1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 31 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 79 more horse power than 1994 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 464 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 250 LM | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 55 L |