1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 531 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Honda Accord (159 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1989 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Prefect | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |