1956 Ford Consul vs. 1977 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 234 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1977 Mazda RX-3 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1977 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Consul | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
