1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 162 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 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 1961 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle, 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Prefect | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
