1998 Honda Legend vs. 1998 Ford F-150
To start off, both 1998 Honda Legend and 1998 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford F-150 (203 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-150 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1998 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 1998 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Legend | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3050 mm |
