1978 Ford Escort vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 18 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 938 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 530 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, 1978 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 938 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
