1992 Ford Taurus vs. 1996 Honda Legend
To start off, 1996 Honda Legend is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Taurus (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Taurus. (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Taurus. 1996 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Taurus has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Taurus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Taurus | 1996 Honda Legend | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Legend |
Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2920 mm |