2003 Ford F-150 vs. 2003 Honda Life

To start off, both 2003 Ford F-150 and 2003 Honda Life were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1285 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2003 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford F-150 2003 Honda Life
Make Ford Honda
Model F-150 Life
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4195 cc 656 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 202 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 338 Nm 57 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 2075 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 3410 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2370 mm


 

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