1974 Honda Life vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1113 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Mustang 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 2010 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Life | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
