1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Life weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1990 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Festiva | Life |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 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 |
