1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 1997 Ford F-150 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-150 (217 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 1997 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Concerto | F-150 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3050 mm |