2007 Ford F-250 vs. 2002 Honda Life

To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 2215 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Ford F-250 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford F-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford F-250 2002 Honda Life
Make Ford Honda
Model F-250 Life
Year Released 2007 2002
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5407 cc 656 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 255 HP 63 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 475 Nm 93 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 66 mm
Engine Stroke Size 105.7 mm 64 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 3075 kg 860 kg
Vehicle Length 6250 mm 3400 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 114 L 31 L


 

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