2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 940 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Five Hundred | Life |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |