1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1987 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1987 Honda Prelude is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Prelude weights approximately 200 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Ford Cortina 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 1962 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude, 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, 1987 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 1987 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 61 L |
