1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1972 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 550 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
