1990 Honda Legend vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 21 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 121 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mondeo. 2011 Ford Mondeo 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. 2011 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Legend | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Legend | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |