1963 Ford Consul vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1969 Mazda Familia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 92 kg more than 1969 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, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Consul | Familia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
