1987 Honda Prelude vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1989 Ford Corsair is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Corsair weights approximately 35 kg more than 1987 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, 1989 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude. 1989 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1987 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1987 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Prelude | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Prelude | Corsair |
Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |