1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 16 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 784 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, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan 260 ZX 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 | 1976 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | R 360 | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2610 mm |