1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1997 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 282 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
Because 1968 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 1968 Ford GT 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | GT 40 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2590 mm |
