1966 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, 1980 Mazda 929 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1966 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, 1980 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Consul | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Consul | 929 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |