2007 Ford C-MAX vs. 1996 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2007 Ford C-MAX is newer by 11 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 13 more horse power than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 187 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (166 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford C-MAX | 1996 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | C-MAX | Prelude |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |