1952 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Honda Civic
To start off, 1980 Honda Civic is newer by 28 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, 1980 Honda Civic (59 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 260 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic.
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, 1980 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, 1952 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1980 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Civic |
Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |