1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1977 Mazda 818
To start off, 1977 Mazda 818 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1977 Mazda 818. 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, 1975 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 308 | 1977 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 308 | 818 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2320 mm |