1971 Honda Life vs. 1984 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1984 Ford Meteor is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Meteor weights approximately 395 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 1984 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1971 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1971 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Life | 1984 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Life | Meteor |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2370 mm |