1962 Ford Consul vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 40 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, 2002 Honda Life (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Consul weights approximately 22 kg more than 2002 Honda Life.
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, 2002 Honda Life, 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1962 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1962 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Life |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 31 L |
