1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is newer by 20 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood weights approximately 790 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Because 1999 Lincoln Blackwood 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 1999 Lincoln Blackwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood (481 Nm) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm). This means 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood 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. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1999 Lincoln Blackwood | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Prelude | Blackwood |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3520 mm |
