1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1972 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 400 | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 400 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
