1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 395 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Life |
Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |