1963 Ford Consul vs. 1991 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1991 Honda Shuttle is newer by 28 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 158 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, 1991 Honda Shuttle, 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, 1991 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1991 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |