1964 Ford Cortina vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 505 kg more than 1964 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 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 (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Cortina | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Civic |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 50 L |
