1962 Ford Consul vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1970 Honda N III is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Consul weights approximately 387 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 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 1962 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, 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, 1962 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 1970 Honda N III | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | N III |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 57.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |