1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Honda Civic
To start off, 1977 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Civic (53 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 548 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic.
Because 1963 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 1963 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Civic, 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (85 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Civic. (79 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1977 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Civic |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 79 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 41 L |