1963 Ford Consul vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1971 Mazda 818 is newer by 8 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, 1971 Mazda 818 (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 72 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Mazda 818 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Consul | 818 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |
