1985 Ford Tempo vs. 1984 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1985 Ford Tempo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Ford Tempo. (90 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Tempo weights approximately 130 kg more than 1984 Honda Prelude.
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, 1985 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Tempo | 1984 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Tempo | Prelude |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |