1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 489 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Because 1970 Ford Mustang 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 1970 Ford Mustang. 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 1982 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Prelude |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 155 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |