2000 Ford Taurus vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Ford Taurus is newer by 29 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 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (201 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 1016 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, 2000 Ford Taurus (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 2000 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1971 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1971 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Taurus | 1971 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Life |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 29 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 50.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |