1998 Honda Legend vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Legend would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 941 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 2011 Ford E-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 2011 Ford E-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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 E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Legend | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 125 L |
