1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 906 kg more than 1974 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 400 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
