1990 Ford Taurus vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Taurus (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Taurus weights approximately 614 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 1990 Ford Taurus. 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, 1990 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Taurus | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Life |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2513 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |