1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 456 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 323 more horse power than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1998 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 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 456 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1025 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 | 50 L |