1950 Ford Consul vs. 1979 Mazda 323
To start off, 1979 Mazda 323 is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 Mazda 323.
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. 1979 Mazda 323 has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Consul | 1979 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Consul | 323 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1506 cc | 1415 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2320 mm |