2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Legend would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Honda Legend. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Legend weights approximately 798 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Legend. (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 2004 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Expedition | Legend |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 310 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 68 L |
