1955 Ford Consul vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 145 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
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 Civic, 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 Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic 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 Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Civic |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |