1998 Honda Prelude vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 8 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 685 kg more than 1998 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Prelude | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Prelude | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2890 mm |
