1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 20 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | Dino | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
