1954 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 53 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (114 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul. 2007 Honda Civic 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Civic |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
