1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1990 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 805 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (332 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1990 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
