1989 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Escort (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1989 Ford Escort (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Escort | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Life |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
