1962 Mazda R 360 vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1962 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1962 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 720 kg more than 1962 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Mazda R 360 | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | R 360 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2510 mm |
