1952 Ford Consul vs. 1975 Honda Life
To start off, 1975 Honda Life is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 555 kg more than 1975 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 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 1952 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda Life, 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, 1952 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1975 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Life |
Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 30 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2090 mm |