1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1984 Mazda 929
To start off, 1984 Mazda 929 is newer by 19 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 307 more horse power than 1984 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 388 kg more than 1984 Mazda 929. 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 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1984 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 500 Superfast | 929 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |
