1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1990 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1990 Honda Prelude is newer by 25 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 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Prelude weights approximately 270 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, 1990 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, 1990 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
