1957 Ford Consul vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1970 Honda N III is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 549 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 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 1957 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, 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, 1957 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | N III |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 41 L |
