1957 Ford Consul vs. 2004 Honda Z
To start off, 2004 Honda Z is newer by 47 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, both vehicles can yield 51 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 Honda Z.
Because 2004 Honda Z 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, 2004 Honda Z 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Z. (62 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Z. 2004 Honda Z has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 2004 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Z |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| 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 | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 35 L |
