1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1996 Mazda 121
To start off, both 1996 Ferrari 550 and 1996 Mazda 121 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 426 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 121. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 626 kg more than 1996 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Ferrari 550 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ferrari 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mazda 121, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 121. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 1996 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 550 | 121 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
