1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1975 Honda Z
To start off, 1975 Honda Z is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Prefect weights approximately 255 kg more than 1975 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 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 1955 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda Z, 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, 1955 Ford Prefect (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 1975 Honda Z | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Prefect | Z |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 57.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2010 mm |