1984 Ford Orion vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Orion (54 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Orion weights approximately 460 kg more than 1971 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, 1984 Ford Orion (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 1971 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Orion | Life |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2090 mm |
