1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 18 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 192 more horse power than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 392 kg more than 1981 Mazda RX-7. 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 330 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
