1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 15 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 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1978 Honda Accord, 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Accord |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 126 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |