2004 Honda Life vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln LS (208 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 897 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 1999 Lincoln LS. 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, 1999 Lincoln LS (277 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Life | LS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
