1958 Ford Consul vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 46 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, 2004 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 74 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, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (149 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 2004 Honda Civic 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. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Civic |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
