1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 1993 Ferrari 456 and 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 306 more horse power than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (129 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 712 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 456 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 983 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 48 L |