2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 940 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2001 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Five Hundred | Life |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |