1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1996 Ferrari F355 and 1996 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F355 | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | F355 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 296 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |