1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Honda NSX
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 30 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP) has 231 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1993 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | NSX |
Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 294 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |