1975 Ford LTD vs. 1992 Honda Prelude

To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 645 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude.

Because 1975 Ford LTD 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 1975 Ford LTD. 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Ford LTD 1992 Honda Prelude
Make Ford Honda
Model LTD Prelude
Year Released 1975 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5763 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 131 HP
Torque 515 Nm 179 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 1235 kg
Vehicle Length 5180 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2580 mm