1952 Ford Consul vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP) has 157 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul.
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, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Consul | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
