2006 Ford E-150 vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | E-150 | Legend |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2720 mm |
