1990 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 3 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 37 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 328 GTS | 929 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |