1956 Ford Consul vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 46 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, 1956 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 129 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 2002 Honda Vamos 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. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Vamos |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 73 L |
