2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 509 kg more than 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 360 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |