1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 21 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 204 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1148 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 400 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 61 L |
