1965 Mazda R 360 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 48 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1741 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (377 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 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 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | R 360 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 384 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 98 L |
