1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1990 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 26 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 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1990 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 250 GTO | 929 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2720 mm |
