1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1990 Honda Prelude is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 83 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Mustang | 1990 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Prelude |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |