1990 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1981 Mazda 626
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 228 kg more than 1981 Mazda 626.
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. 1981 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1981 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 328 GTS | 626 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
