1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1988 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1988 Honda Prelude is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,157 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Vedette weights approximately 20 kg more than 1988 Honda Prelude.
Because 1952 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 1952 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Vedette | 1988 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Vedette | Prelude |
Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |