1998 Honda Life vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 770 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 2011 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Life | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |