1954 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1980 Honda Ballade is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Ballade (74 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 230 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Because 1954 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 1954 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade, 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, 1980 Honda Ballade (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul. 1980 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |
