1956 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 52 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 2,202 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 598 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 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2008 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2202 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 58 L |
