Ford Mondeo Hatchback (1996 – 2000) vs Honda Prelude (1996 – 2000): specs compared
The Ford Mondeo Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 205 hp against 200 hp. The Honda Prelude is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 7.9 s. The Ford Mondeo Hatchback uses less fuel, from 6.3 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. At 4,562 mm, the Ford Mondeo Hatchback is 122 mm longer than the Honda Prelude.
| Specification |
Ford
Mondeo Hatchback
1996 – 2000
|
Honda
Prelude
1996 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1996 – 2000 |
| Body style | Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 205 hp | 133 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 138 – 235 Nm | 179 – 211 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 13.5 s | 7.5 – 9.2 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 228 km/h | 201 – 228 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 9.8 L/100 km | 9.2 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,562 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,204 – 1,350 kg | 1,190 – 1,255 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

