2007 Ford E-250 vs. 1978 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 1978 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | E-250 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |
