2002 Honda Life vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 10 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 684 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Life | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 58 L |
