1950 Ford Consul vs. 1970 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1970 Mazda 1000 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 1000 (66 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 235 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000.
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, 1970 Mazda 1000 (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Consul | 1970 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Consul | 1000 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1506 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |