1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa vs. 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa and 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa (300 HP) has 184 more horse power than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (116 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa should accelerate faster than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa weights approximately 560 kg more than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa (323 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (130 Nm). This means 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa | 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 348 TS Targa | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 116 HP |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |
