1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 1974 Mazda 616 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 628 kg more than 1974 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 500 Superfast | 616 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2480 mm |
