1951 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP) has 188 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1951 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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Consul | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Consul | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1065 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |
