1989 Ferrari Mythos vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1989 Ferrari Mythos and 1989 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mythos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (376 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (149 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mythos should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mythos weights approximately 20 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mythos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mythos | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | Mythos | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
