2007 Honda Legend vs. 2011 Lincoln MKT
To start off, 2011 Lincoln MKT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln MKT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln MKT. (268 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln MKT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln MKT weights approximately 183 kg more than 2007 Honda Legend.
Because 2007 Honda Legend is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lincoln MKT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Legend 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, 2011 Lincoln MKT (362 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Legend. (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln MKT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Legend | 2011 Lincoln MKT | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Legend | MKT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2103 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5273 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
