1966 Ford Cortina vs. 2002 Honda That
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 36 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, 2002 Honda That (51 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda That should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Cortina weights approximately 75 kg more than 2002 Honda That.
Because 1966 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 1966 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda That, 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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Cortina | 2002 Honda That | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | That |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
