1963 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 44 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 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 699 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 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Civic |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
