1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fiesta (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1984 Ford Fiesta (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fiesta | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Life |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1607 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |
