1970 Ford Corsair vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 95 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 1970 Ford Corsair. 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, 1970 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 2000 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Corsair | Life |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |