1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Life |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
