1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1973 Mazda 929
To start off, 1973 Mazda 929 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1973 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 1973 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 330 | 929 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |