1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 39 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Civic weights approximately 63 kg more than 1948 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Ford Prefect 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 1948 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Honda Civic (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1987 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Prefect | Civic |
Year Released | 1948 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2210 mm |