1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 610 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Life |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
