1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1974 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-3. 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 400 | 1974 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 400 | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 135 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 65 L |