1966 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1976 Mazda 929
To start off, 1976 Mazda 929 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 929 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1976 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 250 GTO | 929 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 65 L |