1956 Ford Consul vs. 1989 Mazda 323
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 is newer by 33 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda 323 (110 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul.
Because 1956 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 323, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (126 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1989 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Consul | 323 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |