1954 Ford Consul vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 48 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, 2002 Honda Life (63 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 185 kg more than 2002 Honda Life.
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, 2002 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, 1954 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life 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. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Life |
Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |