1958 Ford Consul vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 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. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 379 kg more than 1997 Honda Today.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today 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, 1958 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1997 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Today |
Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |