1971 Honda Life vs. 1987 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1987 Ford Tempo is newer by 16 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 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Tempo weights approximately 615 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, 1987 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 1987 Ford Tempo 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. 1987 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Life | 1987 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Life | Tempo |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2540 mm |