1978 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2012 Ford Bantam is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Bantam weights approximately 94 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Honda Prelude (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Prelude | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
