1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1990 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1990 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 288 GTO | 929 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |