1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1992 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 216 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 1972 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 1972 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1992 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Prelude |
Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 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 | 1451 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |