1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1992 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 325 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Because 1967 Ford GT 40 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 1967 Ford GT 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Honda Prelude (179 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 1992 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | GT 40 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 60 L |
