1973 Honda Life vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 1142 kg more than 1973 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, 2012 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 1973 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1973 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Life | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Life | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |