1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 8 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 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 663 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929. 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 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 400 | 929 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |