1988 Ford Fiesta vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 957 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Life weights approximately 22 kg more than 1988 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1988 Ford Fiesta (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fiesta | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Life |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 768 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |
