1984 Ferrari 328 GTB vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,850 cc, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB weights approximately 263 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818. 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 328 GTB | 818 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1850 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2320 mm |
