2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2230 kg more than 2000 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Excursion | Life |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3020 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2370 mm |
