1990 Honda Legend vs. 1997 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Legend would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 330 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend. 1997 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Legend | 1997 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Honda | Lincoln |
Model | Legend | Continental |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |