1988 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 137 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
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 Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Legend | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Legend | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1437 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |