1971 Honda Life vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1025 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.
Because 1998 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 1998 Ford Falcon 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. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Life | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2800 mm |
