1988 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 22 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1337 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lincoln Navigator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Lincoln Navigator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Legend | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
