1958 Ford Consul vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 301 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | NSX |
Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |