1959 Ford Consul vs. 2002 Honda Acty
To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 43 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 240 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.
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, 2002 Honda Acty, 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, 2002 Honda Acty (139 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Acty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2002 Honda Acty | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Acty |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 139 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |