1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1998 Honda Legend

To start off, 1998 Honda Legend is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (159 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 215 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Ford Ranger 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 1995 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.

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