1956 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 51 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 233 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Civic |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |