1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 19 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 985 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 308 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1770 mm |
