1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 51 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 2122 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1960 Mazda R 360 has manual transmission. 1960 Mazda R 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Mazda R 360 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | R 360 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 2502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 106 L |