1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 31 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Because 1966 Ford Lotus 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 Lotus Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, 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 Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Lotus Cortina | Accord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |