2003 Honda Life vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 597 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.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2005 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Life | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Life | Mustang |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1387 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |