2004 Honda Life vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 967 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 2012 Ford Falcon. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Life | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Life | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2838 mm |