1959 Ford Consul vs. 1984 Mazda 929
To start off, 1984 Mazda 929 is newer by 25 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda 929 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1984 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Consul | 929 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |