1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1987 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1987 Honda Prelude is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Prelude weights approximately 100 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Corsair 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 1965 Ford Corsair. 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 (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1987 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Corsair | Prelude |
Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |