1967 Ferrari Dino vs. 2002 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (238 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 298 kg more than 1967 Ferrari Dino. 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, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari Dino | 2002 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | Dino | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
