2008 Ford Edge vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 2008 Ford Edge is newer by 20 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 173 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Edge | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Edge | Legend |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
