1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 865 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1998 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 456M | Familia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 61 L |
