1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, both 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica and 1960 Mazda R 360 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 1210 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, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 400 Superamerica | R 360 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 63 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 55 L |