1957 Ford Consul vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 43 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, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 36 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul. 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, 2000 Honda Civic, 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, 2000 Honda Civic (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Civic |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
