1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 308 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
