2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, both 2004 Ford Taurus and 2004 Honda Life were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 687 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taurus | Life |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| 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 | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
