1963 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 42 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 1,307 cc, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 643 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Consul | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1307 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |