2005 Honda Life vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 266 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Life | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Life | Taunus |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |