1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 440 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Scorpio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Scorpio | Life |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |