1997 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2001 Honda Prelude is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 96 kg more than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Because 1997 Ford Mustang 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 1997 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 2001 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Prelude |
Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 195 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 212 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |