2005 Ford FPV BF GT vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT weights approximately 1065 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford FPV BF GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford FPV BF GT | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | FPV BF GT | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2150 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
