1968 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort 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 51 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Prelude weights approximately 290 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Ford Escort 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 1968 Ford Escort. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1982 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Prelude |
Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |