1966 Ford 12 M vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford 12 M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford 12 M | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 12 M | Life |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
