2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (145 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929.
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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929. 2005 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1986 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1986 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 612 | 929 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 515 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2720 mm |