1962 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 46 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 538 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | S2000 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |