1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 35 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 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 390 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 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 1954 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord, 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, 1989 Honda Accord (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Prefect | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Prefect | Accord |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2610 mm |
