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 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 93 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (158 HP @ 5800 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. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 310 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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, 1992 Honda Prelude (209 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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 | 4726 cc | 2257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 209 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 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 | 1000 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |