1956 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 32 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 211 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Honda Legend, 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, 1988 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Legend |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |
