1956 Ford Prefect vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 48 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 461 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, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (133 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Prefect | Civic |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1226 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2750 mm |
