1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Cortina (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Cortina weights approximately 125 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Cortina | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Today |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
