1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1963 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 680 kg more than 1963 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1963 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Taunus | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
