2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1984 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,827 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 460 kg more than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1984 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | Prelude |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |