1964 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Civic weights approximately 68 kg more than 1964 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Consul | 1988 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Civic |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
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 | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 114 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 | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |