2007 Ford Fusion vs. 1991 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2007 Ford Fusion is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Prelude (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fusion weights approximately 67 kg more than 1991 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, 2007 Ford Fusion (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Prelude. (159 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fusion | 1991 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fusion | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |
