1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 1963 Honda S500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Honda S500 (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Honda S500 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Prefect weights approximately 39 kg more than 1963 Honda S500.
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, 1954 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Prefect | 1963 Honda S500 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Prefect | S500 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2010 mm |