1963 Ford Consul vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 78 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1981 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Accord |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
