1964 Ford Consul vs. 2009 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 45 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. Both 1964 Ford Consul and 2009 Honda Jazz are equipped with a 1,198 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Jazz (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 265 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, 2009 Honda Jazz, 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, 2009 Honda Jazz (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Consul | 2009 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Consul | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4900 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 | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
