1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1987 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari F40 and 1987 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 323. (66 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1987 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Ferrari F40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ferrari F40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 323, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 323. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 1987 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | F40 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
