1993 Honda Prelude vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1993 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 345 kg more than 1993 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Ford Fairlane 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 1995 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Prelude. 1995 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1993 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Prelude | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Prelude | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2930 mm |
