2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 40 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 1310 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 550 | R 360 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 355 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 597 Nm | 22 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 63 mm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 80 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1770 mm |