1959 Ford Consul vs. 2001 Honda Z
To start off, 2001 Honda Z is newer by 42 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, 2001 Honda Z (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Z should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 129 kg more than 2001 Honda Z.
Because 2001 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Z 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, 1959 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Z. 2001 Honda Z has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2001 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Z |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| 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 | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 35 L |
