1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1974 Honda Z
To start off, 1974 Honda Z is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Prefect (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Prefect weights approximately 268 kg more than 1974 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda Z, 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, 1960 Ford Prefect (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Prefect | 1974 Honda Z | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Prefect | Z |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2010 mm |