1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Taunus weights approximately 230 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1981 Ford Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Taunus | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | Life |
Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |