1955 Ford Consul vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 32 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), 1987 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 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 1987 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, 1987 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, 1987 Honda Civic (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 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 | 1987 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Civic |
Year Released | 1955 | 1987 |
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 | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5700 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 | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |