1953 Ford Vedette vs. 1963 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1963 Mazda R 360 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Vedette weights approximately 745 kg more than 1963 Mazda R 360. 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, 1953 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Vedette | 1963 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Vedette | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 1770 mm |
