1954 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1968 Mazda 1000 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda 1000 (49 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 335 kg more than 1968 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, 1954 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Consul | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 710 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 |
