2011 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Honda Legend
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 7 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Taurus weights approximately 151 kg more than 2004 Honda Legend.
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, 2011 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Taurus | 2004 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taurus | Legend |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
