1997 Honda Legend vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 16 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1997 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 675 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 2013 Ford F-150 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 2013 Ford F-150. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Legend | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
