1967 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Honda 1300
To start off, 1974 Honda 1300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. Both 1967 Ford Cortina and 1974 Honda 1300 are equipped with a 1,298 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Honda 1300 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1967 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda 1300, 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, 1974 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Cortina | 1974 Honda 1300 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | 1300 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1298 cc |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |