1964 Ferrari 275 vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 275 (256 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 401 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 275.
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.
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1964 Ferrari 275 | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 275 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3285 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1671 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |