1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Honda Life.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Prefect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1959 Ford Prefect (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 2003 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Prefect | Life |
Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2370 mm |