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, 1962 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Consul weights approximately 92 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life 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, 1962 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
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 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
