1989 Ford Corsair vs. 1980 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1989 Ford Corsair is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Corsair weights approximately 270 kg more than 1980 Honda Prelude.
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. 1980 Honda Prelude has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Prelude will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Ford Corsair | 1980 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Corsair | Prelude |
Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2389 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2330 mm |