1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 1974 Mazda 616 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 616 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 250 LM | 616 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
