1959 Ford Consul vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 47 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 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 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul. 2006 Honda Accord 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. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Accord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
