1992 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Prelude would be higher. 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 45 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 141 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Prelude | Focus |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1174 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1725 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
