1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 1977 Mazda 818
To start off, both 1977 Ferrari 400 and 1977 Mazda 818 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 830 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.
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1977 Ferrari 400 | 1977 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 400 | 818 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2320 mm |