2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Honda Legend
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 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), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 192 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Because 2003 Ford Mustang 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 2003 Ford Mustang. 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1998 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Legend |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
