1953 Ford Prefect vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 381 kg more than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Because 1953 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 1953 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Prefect | Civic |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1493 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2690 mm |
