1997 Honda Life vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1880 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Life | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Life | F-150 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3670 mm |