1994 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Legend would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1994 Honda Legend. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 95 kg more than 1994 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Mustang 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 2013 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Legend | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Legend | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1412 mm |
