1970 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Life weights approximately 5 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Escort. 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, 1970 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2001 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 2001 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Life |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |