1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 814 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 1995 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Thunderbird | Life |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |