1997 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Escort would be higher. 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 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Escort weights approximately 290 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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, 2004 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 2004 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 2004 Honda Life. 2004 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Escort | 2004 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Life |
Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
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 | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |