2011 Ford F-350 vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-350 | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-350 | Life |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2370 mm |
