1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 230 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Mazda | Ferrari |
| Model | Luce | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 4500 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2649 mm |
