1956 Ford Consul vs. 1972 Honda Civic
To start off, 1972 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 411 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic.
Because 1956 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 1956 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1972 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Civic |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |
