1996 Mazda MPV vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda MPV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda MPV would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1996 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda MPV weights approximately 235 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda MPV | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Mazda | Ferrari |
| Model | MPV | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2649 mm |
