1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Festiva (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Festiva weights approximately 20 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 1987 Ford Festiva. 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, 1987 Ford Festiva (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Festiva | Life |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |
