2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1983 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1983 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2265 kg more than 1983 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1983 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Excursion | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 61 L |
