1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1964 Honda S500
To start off, 1964 Honda S500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Cortina (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Cortina weights approximately 98 kg more than 1964 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1962 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Cortina | 1964 Honda S500 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | S500 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |