2005 Ford GT vs. 2001 Honda Legend
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Legend would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 2001 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Legend weights approximately 86 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
Because 2005 Ford GT 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 2005 Ford GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Legend. (297 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 2001 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | GT | Legend |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
