2002 Ford Escape vs. 1996 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2002 Ford Escape is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Escape weights approximately 235 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Because 2002 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Escape 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, 1996 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Escape | 1996 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escape | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
