1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8. 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 400 | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 400 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2703 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 64 L |
