1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 18 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fiesta (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Life weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
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, 1984 Ford Fiesta (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 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. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fiesta | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Life |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |