1962 Ford Consul vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 47 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 679 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, 2009 Honda Civic, 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, 2009 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Civic |
Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |