1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1968 Mazda Luce. 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 400 | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 400 | Luce |
Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 118 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 57 L |