1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari F355 | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | F355 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |
