1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2007 Mazda Drifter is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
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 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 2007 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 412 GT | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 82 L |
