1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1997 Ford Scorpio and 1997 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 175 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Because 1997 Ford Scorpio 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 Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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 Scorpio (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (211 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Scorpio | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Scorpio | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
