2005 Ford GT vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 45 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 1097 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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 656 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | GT | R 360 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 89 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
