2003 Ford Puma vs. 1988 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2003 Ford Puma is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Ford Puma. (99 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Prelude weights approximately 67 kg more than 2003 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Puma. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Puma | 1988 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Puma | Prelude |
Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |