2000 Ford Taurus vs. 1999 Honda Legend
To start off, 2000 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 Ford Taurus. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Legend weights approximately 193 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus. 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, 1999 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Taurus | 1999 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taurus | Legend |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
