1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 45 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 40 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, 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 (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Prefect | Civic |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |