1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1992 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 21 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (185 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 300 kg more than 1992 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, 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1992 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Prelude |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 95 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 | 1615 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |