1996 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mondeo (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 532 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1996 Ford Mondeo (160 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mondeo | Life |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1322 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
