1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 308 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1968 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, 1973 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 308 | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 308 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
