1955 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 85 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1976 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 1976 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Consul | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2480 mm |