1984 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1984 Ford Escort and 1984 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,827 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Prelude (107 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (78 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Escort | 1984 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 107 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
