2006 Ford Territory vs. 2005 Honda Life

To start off, 2006 Ford Territory 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 3,982 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Territory weights approximately 454 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 Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Territory 2005 Honda Life
Make Ford Honda
Model Territory Life
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Crossover Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3982 cc 656 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 57 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1244 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 3410 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2370 mm


 

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