1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1990 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1990 Ford Telstar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Telstar weights approximately 140 kg more than 1979 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, 1990 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude. 1990 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 1990 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Prelude | Telstar |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2520 mm |