1999 Honda Prelude vs. 2002 Ford F-150
To start off, 2002 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1999 Honda Prelude. (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford F-150 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1999 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-150 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, 2002 Ford F-150 (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude. 2002 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 2002 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Prelude | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3050 mm |
