1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 455 kg more than 1958 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord, 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, 1995 Honda Accord (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Prefect | 1995 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Prefect | Accord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2730 mm |
