1956 Ford Consul vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 39 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 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-01 weights approximately 11 kg more than 1956 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Consul | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
