1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 36 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 970 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | F355 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 55 L |
