2004 Honda Life vs. 2003 Ford Lynx
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Lynx would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Lynx (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Lynx should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Lynx weights approximately 320 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 2003 Ford Lynx. 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, 2003 Ford Lynx (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2003 Ford Lynx | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Life | Lynx |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
