1959 Ford Consul vs. 1987 Honda Integra
To start off, 1987 Honda Integra is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Integra (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 69 kg more than 1987 Honda Integra.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Honda Integra, 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, 1987 Honda Integra (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1987 Honda Integra | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Integra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
