1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 110 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100. 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 250 GTO | R-100 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2270 mm |