1963 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 42 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 488 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, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (119 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Civic |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
