1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1965 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 14 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1246 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1965 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1770 mm |
