1996 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Honda Legend
To start off, both 1996 Ford Escort and 1996 Honda Legend were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 540 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, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort. 1996 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. 1996 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Escort | 1996 Honda Legend | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Legend |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 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 | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |