1968 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 3 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 421 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, 1968 Ford Escort (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1965 Mazda R 360 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | R 360 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |