1992 Ferrari F40 vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1992 Ferrari F40 is newer by 32 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 2,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 720 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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari F40 | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | F40 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2934 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 55 L |
