1975 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Honda Life.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Life |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
