1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1968 Honda S800
To start off, 1968 Honda S800 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 123 kg more than 1968 Honda S800.
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, 1968 Honda S800 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Honda S800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1968 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Prefect | S800 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2010 mm |
