1988 Ford Tempo vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Tempo (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Tempo weights approximately 315 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life 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, 1988 Ford Tempo (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Tempo | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Tempo | Life |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2370 mm |
