1956 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 22 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 94 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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, 1978 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Consul | 626 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |