1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1996 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1996 Honda Prelude is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Prelude weights approximately 330 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford Lotus 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 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1996 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Lotus Cortina | Prelude |
Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |