1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1971 Honda Life is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 655 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Ford Zephyr 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 1950 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1971 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Zephyr | Life |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2090 mm |
