1966 Ford Consul vs. 1985 Honda Accord
To start off, 1985 Honda Accord is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Honda Accord weights approximately 268 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Honda Accord (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Consul | 1985 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Accord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |