1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 330 is newer by 3 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 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 1072 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 330 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
