1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Civic weights approximately 30 kg more than 1956 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 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 1956 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic, 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, 1979 Honda Civic (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Prefect | Civic |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 71 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2330 mm |