1997 Honda Legend vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Legend would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1997 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 832 kg more than 1997 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Expedition 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 2011 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Legend | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
