1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 3,404 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 583 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. 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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 348 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2320 mm |
