1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Honda Today

To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Cortina weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.

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