1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1973 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda RX-4 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 221 more horse power than 1973 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-4. 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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1978 Ferrari 400 | 1973 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 400 | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |