1981 Ford Escort III vs. 2026 Honda Prelude VI
Dimensions Comparison

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1981 Ford Escort III (GAA,AWA,ABFT,AVA)Change Car
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2026 Honda Prelude VI (BF1)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1981 Ford Escort III and the 2026 Honda Prelude VI compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2026 Honda Prelude VI comes in at 4525 mm (178.15 in), giving it a 559 mm (22.01 in) (12.4 %) advantage over the 1981 Ford Escort III at 3966 mm (156.14 in). Looking at width, the 2026 Honda Prelude VI stretches to 1880 mm (74.02 in), making it 240 mm (9.45 in) (12.8 %) wider than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1640 mm (64.57 in). As for height, the 2026 Honda Prelude VI reaches 1355 mm (53.35 in), which is 18 mm (0.71 in) (1.3 %) taller than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1337 mm (52.64 in).

Overall, the 2026 Honda Prelude VI is longer, wider and taller than the 1981 Ford Escort III.

Length
3966 mm156.1 in
4525 mm178.1 in
Width
1640 mm64.6 in
1880 mm74.0 in
Height
1337 mm52.6 in
1355 mm53.3 in

1981 Ford Escort III Preview
3966 mm156.1 in πŸ”΄ -559 mm-22.0 in (-12.4%)
2026 Honda Prelude VI Side View Left
4525 mm178.1 in 🟒 +559 mm+22.0 in (+14.1%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1640 mm64.6 in πŸ”΄ -240 mm-9.4 in (-12.8%)
2026 Honda Prelude VI Front View
1880 mm74.0 in 🟒 +240 mm+9.4 in (+14.6%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1337 mm52.6 in πŸ”΄ -18 mm-0.7 in (-1.3%)
2026 Honda Prelude VI Rear View
1355 mm53.3 in 🟒 +18 mm+0.7 in (+1.3%)
1981 Ford Escort III
2026 Honda Prelude VI

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Coupe, Hatchback

Model Year:

1981
2026

Production:

1980-1989 Discontinued Model
2026-present Current Model

Dimensions

Length:

3966 mm156.1 in
πŸ”΄ -559 mm-22.0 in (-12.4%) - πŸ”΄ -554 mm-21.8 in (-12.3%)
4525 mm178.1 in
🟒 +554 mm+21.8 in (+14.0%) - 🟒 +559 mm+22.0 in (+14.1%)

Width:

1640 mm64.6 in
πŸ”΄ -240 mm-9.4 in (-12.8%)
1880 mm74.0 in
🟒 +240 mm+9.4 in (+14.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2076 mm81.7 in

Height:

1337 mm52.6 in
πŸ”΄ -18 mm-0.7 in (-1.3%) - πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-0.9%)
1349-1355 mm53.1-53.3 in
🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+0.9%) - 🟒 +18 mm+0.7 in (+1.3%)

Ground Clearance:

-
135-136 mm5.3-5.4 in

Trunk Capacity:

305 liter10.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -123 liter-4.3 cu ft (-28.7%) - 🟒 +41 liter+1.4 cu ft (+15.5%)
264-428 liter9.3-15.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -41 liter-1.4 cu ft (-13.4%) - 🟒 +123 liter+4.3 cu ft (+40.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1378 liter48.7 cu ft
🟒 +618 liter+21.8 cu ft (+81.3%)
760 liter26.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -618 liter-21.8 cu ft (-44.8%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

870-895 kg1918-1973 lbs
πŸ”΄ -600 kg-1323 lbs (-40.8%) - πŸ”΄ -565 kg-1246 lbs (-38.7%)
1460-1470 kg3219-3241 lbs
🟒 +565 kg+1246 lbs (+63.1%) - 🟒 +600 kg+1323 lbs (+69.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1375 kg3031 lbs
πŸ”΄ -475 kg-1047 lbs (-25.7%)
1850 kg4079 lbs
🟒 +475 kg+1047 lbs (+34.5%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
19-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 19
  • 19

Tire Size:

  • 185/60 HR13 (W:185 | H:60 | D:13)
  • 195/50 VR15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 235/40 R19 (W:235 | H:40 | D:19)

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