1955 Ford Consul vs. 1986 Honda Accord
To start off, 1986 Honda Accord is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,953 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Honda Accord weights approximately 70 kg more than 1955 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 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 1955 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Honda Accord, 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, 1986 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Consul | 1986 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Accord |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
