1987 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1984 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 3,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 38 kg more than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. 1984 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1984 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 328 GTS | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3184 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |