1992 Ford Festiva vs. 1992 Honda Prelude

To start off, both 1992 Ford Festiva and 1992 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 505 kg more than 1992 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1992 Honda Prelude (212 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Ford Festiva 1992 Honda Prelude
Make Ford Honda
Model Festiva Prelude
Year Released 1992 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1323 cc 2156 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 99 Nm 212 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 5300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 85.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.5 mm 95 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 810 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 3580 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2560 mm


 

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