2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 600 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 2000 Ford Mustang. 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Life |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
