1995 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1995 Ford Escort (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Life |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
