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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (112 HP @ 5000 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 170 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 (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Escort | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Legend |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |
