1989 Ferrari 348 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 348 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 348.
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, 1989 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 348 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 348 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 247 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 | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
