1961 AC Cobra vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1961 AC Cobra is newer by 1 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 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Cobra weights approximately 600 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, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Cobra | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
