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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 49 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 (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 56 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 | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 2580 mm |