1954 Ford Consul vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 44 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, 1998 Honda Life (47 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 255 kg more than 1998 Honda Life.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1954 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Life |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 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 | 100 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 |
