1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 48 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1631 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.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Mazda R 360. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 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 | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | R 360 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |
