2006 Ford F-150 vs. 1998 Honda Legend
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 8 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 1998 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-150 | Legend |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 68 L |
