1951 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul.
Because 1951 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 1988 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Civic |
Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |