1987 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Honda Life
To start off, 1987 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Escort (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life.
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, 1987 Ford Escort (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Escort | 1974 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Life |
Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 50.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |