2002 Honda Life vs. 2005 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2005 Lincoln LS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln LS weights approximately 827 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lincoln LS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lincoln LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Lincoln LS (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2005 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Life | LS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 68 L |
