1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1995 Honda Prelude is newer by 16 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, 1995 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Prelude weights approximately 48 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 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, 1995 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Mustang | 1995 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| 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 | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
