1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1978 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1978 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 250 LM | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 65 L |
