1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1965 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1965 Mazda Familia. 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 F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1965 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | F355 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2200 mm |
