2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 20 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 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | F430 | 929 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4309 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
