1963 Ford Consul vs. 1990 Honda Legend
To start off, 1990 Honda Legend is newer by 27 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 793 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, 1990 Honda Legend, 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, 1990 Honda Legend (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 1990 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1990 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Legend |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
