1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 490 kg more than 1974 Mazda 929. 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | Testarossa | 929 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
