1954 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1973 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 19 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 2,616 cc, 1973 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1954 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, 1973 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1973 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Consul | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
