1951 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 54 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, 2005 Honda Life (47 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 Honda Life.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1951 Ford Consul (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Consul | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Life |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
