1952 Ford Consul vs. 1995 Honda Argento Viva
To start off, 1995 Honda Argento Viva is newer by 43 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 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Honda Argento Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Argento Viva weights approximately 195 kg more than 1952 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, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Argento Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 1995 Honda Argento Viva | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Argento Viva |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 188 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
