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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 79 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 566 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 (159 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 88 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 | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |