1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Cortina (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Life weights approximately 12 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1962 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Life |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |
