1983 Ford Fiesta vs. 1972 Honda Life
To start off, 1983 Ford Fiesta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Life would be higher. At 957 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fiesta (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 225 kg more than 1972 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1983 Ford Fiesta (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fiesta | 1972 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Life |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
