1966 Ford 12 M vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 39 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 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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 (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 2005 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | 12 M | Life |
Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 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 | 895 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 |