1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 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 131 more horse power than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (165 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 3 kg more than 1985 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 250 GTO | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 230 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 | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |