1968 Ford 17 vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 266 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford 17. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1968 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 17 | Life |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 112 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 | 1056 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
