1964 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 44 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 458 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, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Civic |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1339 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 | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |