2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 43 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1282 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Mustang | R 360 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
