1984 Ford Meteor vs. 1982 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1984 Ford Meteor is newer by 2 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Prelude weights approximately 5 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor. 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, 1982 Honda Prelude (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Meteor | 1982 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Meteor | Prelude |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2330 mm |