1957 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1973 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1973 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 129 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1973 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Consul | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
