1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1992 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
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, 1992 Honda Prelude (212 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Meteor | 1992 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Meteor | Prelude |
Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |