1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 47 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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 718 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, 2006 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Prefect | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
