1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,283 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (256 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
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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1966 Ferrari 275 | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 275 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3283 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |