1958 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1968 Mazda Familia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 299 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia.
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, 1958 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Consul | Familia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
