1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1990 Honda Legend
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 35 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend.
Because 1992 Ford Fairlane 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 1992 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fairlane | 1990 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Legend |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2920 mm |
