1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1998 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1998 Mazda Sentia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 195 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308.
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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Sentia. 1998 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 1998 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 308 | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2860 mm |
