1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fusion. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 200 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
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, 2013 Ford Fusion (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude. 2013 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Honda Prelude | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Prelude | Fusion |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4869 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2121 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |