1997 Ford Puma vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Ford Puma is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Puma (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Puma weights approximately 570 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Ford Puma (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Puma | 1971 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Puma | Life |
Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2090 mm |