1956 Ford Consul vs. 1996 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1996 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 40 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 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 361 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 1996 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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. 1996 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1996 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
