1982 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Prelude | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
