1998 Honda Legend vs. 1990 Mercury Capri

To start off, 1998 Honda Legend is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Capri would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Legend (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 645 kg more than 1990 Mercury Capri. 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, 1998 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.

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