1967 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1980 Mazda 323
To start off, 1980 Mazda 323 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 735 kg more than 1980 Mazda 323.
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. 1980 Mazda 323 has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Ferrari 365 GT | 1980 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 365 GT | 323 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1415 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2320 mm |