2005 Ford Bantam vs. 2005 Honda Life

To start off, both 2005 Ford Bantam and 2005 Honda Life were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc, 2005 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Bantam (59 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Bantam weights approximately 328 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Bantam (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Bantam 2005 Honda Life
Make Ford Honda
Model Bantam Life
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1753 cc 656 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 4550 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 106 Nm 57 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1118 kg 790 kg
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2370 mm


 

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