2002 Ford Excursion vs. 1993 Honda Legend
To start off, 2002 Ford Excursion is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Legend would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1993 Honda Legend. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1660 kg more than 1993 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion 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, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Excursion | 1993 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Excursion | Legend |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1420 mm |
