1955 Ford Consul vs. 1987 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1987 Honda Prelude is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 67 kg more than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Because 1955 Ford Consul 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 1955 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 1987 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Prelude |
Year Released | 1955 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |