1974 Ford Capri vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 652 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, 1974 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | R 360 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1770 mm |