2002 Ford F-150 vs. 1998 Honda Legend

To start off, 2002 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Legend (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford F-150 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 Honda Legend.

Because 2002 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, 2002 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, 2002 Ford F-150 (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend. 1998 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 2002 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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