1962 Ford Consul vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 27 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 417 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. 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, 1989 Honda Accord, 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, 1989 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Accord |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1299 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
