1960 Ford Prefect vs. 2003 Honda Insight
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 43 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. Both 1960 Ford Prefect and 2003 Honda Insight are equipped with a 995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Insight weights approximately 62 kg more than 1960 Ford Prefect. 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, 2003 Honda Insight, 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, 2003 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Prefect | 2003 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Prefect | Insight |
Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |