1999 Ford Cougar vs. 2007 Honda Legend
To start off, 2007 Honda Legend is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1999 Ford Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Legend weights approximately 510 kg more than 1999 Ford Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Legend is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Legend 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, 2007 Honda Legend (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Cougar. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Cougar. 2007 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Cougar has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Cougar | 2007 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cougar | Legend |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
