1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Prelude weights approximately 260 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 1982 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Prelude |
Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |