1957 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 50 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul.
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, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Civic |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
