1966 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 41 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina.
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, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Civic |
Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |