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Ford Ranger vs Honda Prelude comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Honda Prelude?

Ford Ranger vs Honda Prelude: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
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Honda Prelude

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  • slightly cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Honda Prelude is slightly cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,011 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Prelude

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Ranger offers clearly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 97 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Prelude is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers significantly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 382 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Ranger offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Honda Prelude is considerably lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 860 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries significantly more – 989 kg compared to 305 kg. That’s a difference of about 684 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
Ford Ranger
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude is the coupe that proves Honda can blend precision with a hint of romance, serving up crisp steering and a chassis that loves a flowing road. It’s practical enough for the commute and stylish enough to make parking-lot goodbyes last longer, with reliability that keeps your wallet calm and your right foot curious.

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Ford Ranger
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,545 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
305 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Honda
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