1958 Ford 17 vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford 17. 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, 1958 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 17 | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 17 | Life |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
