1996 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Honda Legend

To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 200 kg more than 1996 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1988 Honda Legend (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (115 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.

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