1986 Mazda 929 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1986 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1986 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mazda 929 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Mazda | Ferrari |
Model | 929 | 458 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |