1997 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, both 1997 Ford Escort and 1997 Honda Life were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Escort (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Escort weights approximately 340 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Ford Escort (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Escort | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Life |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |