1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari F40 and 1987 Mazda 929 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 358 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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 F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari F40 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | F40 | 929 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |