1959 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Mazda 616
To start off, 1973 Mazda 616 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 170 kg more than 1973 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1973 Mazda 616 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Consul | 616 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |