1989 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Legend would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1989 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Legend.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Legend. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Legend | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Legend | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2674 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |