1998 Honda Prelude vs. 2000 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Cougar. 2000 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Prelude | 2000 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Prelude | Cougar |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |