1957 Ford Consul vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 49 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 901 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 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Civic |
Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |