1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (146 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1979 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Prelude |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 127 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2330 mm |