1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1992 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,257 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 182 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Ford Vedette 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 1951 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude, 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, 1992 Honda Prelude (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1992 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Vedette | Prelude |
Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |