1985 Honda Prelude vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 980 kg more than 1985 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Prelude | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Prelude | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |