1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 vs. 1972 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1972 Mazda 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1972 Mazda 1000. 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 (423 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 | 1972 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 365 GTC 4 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
