1989 Ford Mustang vs. 1992 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 65 kg more than 1989 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (212 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Mustang | 1992 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
