1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 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 201 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 758 kg more than 1984 Mazda RX-7. 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 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1984 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1984 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 400 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |