1979 Ford Fiesta vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 957 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Life weights approximately 75 kg more than 1979 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1979 Ford Fiesta (65 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fiesta | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Life |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |
