1958 Ford Consul vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 40 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 213 kg more than 1958 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, 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, 1998 Honda Accord (186 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 1998 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1998 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Accord |
Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |