1950 Ford Consul vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 31 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 53 kg more than 1950 Ford Consul. 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Consul | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Consul | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1506 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
