1972 Ford Fairlane vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 590 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Ford Fairlane 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 1972 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Fairlane | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Life |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
