1966 Ford Consul vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, 1996 Honda NSX is newer by 30 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda NSX weights approximately 588 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Consul | 1996 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | NSX |
Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |