2002 Honda Life vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 890 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Life | Cougar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 432 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |