2000 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escort weights approximately 334 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 2000 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, 2000 Ford Escort (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escort | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Life |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
