2004 Ford Mondeo vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Ford Mondeo is newer by 33 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 900 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, 2004 Ford Mondeo (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mondeo | 1971 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mondeo | Life |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2090 mm |