1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (100 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1986 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 456 | 929 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |