1965 Mazda R 360 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 966 kg more than 1965 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Mazda R 360 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | R 360 | Comet |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 384 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |