1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 40 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 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 405 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, 1996 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, 1996 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Prefect | Civic |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2630 mm |