2006 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (155 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 925 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Ford Escape (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escape | Life |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
