1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 660 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Fairlane | 1999 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Life |
Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |