1964 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 41 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 688 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, 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 (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Civic |
Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |