1987 Honda Legend vs. 1999 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Legend would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Navigator (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1987 Honda Legend. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 935 kg more than 1987 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Navigator will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Lincoln Navigator (481 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 1999 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Legend | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
