1957 Ford Consul vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 40 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 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 290 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life 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, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Life |
Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |