1963 Ford Consul vs. 1999 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle is newer by 36 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Shuttle (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 813 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, 1999 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, 1999 Honda Shuttle (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 1999 Honda Shuttle 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. 1999 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1999 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |
