1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Pinin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Pinin would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 313 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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 Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Pinin | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | Pinin | Marathon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2260 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 10 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1517 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
