1986 Honda Prelude vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Mercury Monterey is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1986 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1986 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey 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, 2006 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Prelude | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Prelude | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |
