1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 33 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 325 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, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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 Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Prefect | Concerto |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2560 mm |