1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 31 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 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 640 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude. 2010 Ford Mondeo 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. 2010 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Prelude | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |