1964 Ford Consul vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 34 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (201 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 518 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, 1998 Honda Accord, 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, 1998 Honda Accord (196 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Consul | 1998 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Accord |
Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |