1959 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, 1974 Mazda 818 is newer by 15 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 89 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818.
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, 1959 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Consul | 818 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2320 mm |