1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1411 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Mazda R 360 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | R 360 | Montego |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 355 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 101.6 mm |
Top Speed | 80 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |