1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1960 Mazda R 360 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 665 kg more than 1960 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 250 GT | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
