1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1984 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1984 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 343 kg more than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 1984 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 330 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
