1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 45 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 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (135 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Civic |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1493 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
