1958 Ford 17 vs. 1961 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1961 Mazda R 360 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1961 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 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 17 | 1961 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | 17 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
