1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 26 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 642 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Ford Cortina 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 1962 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, 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, 1988 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Legend |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
