1975 Honda Life vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 930 kg more than 1975 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Ford Falcon 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 1989 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life. 1989 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1975 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1975 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Life | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2800 mm |
