2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 35 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 760 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.
Because 2006 Ford F-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 1971 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-350 | Life |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2090 mm |
