1966 Ford Consul vs. 1993 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1993 Honda Prelude is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Prelude weights approximately 453 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford Consul 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 1966 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Consul | 1993 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | Prelude |
Year Released | 1966 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 88 mm |
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 | 782 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |