1957 Ford Consul vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 52 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), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 40 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, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 2009 Honda Civic 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. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Civic |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| 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 | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4300 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 | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4510 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 |
