1967 Ford Cortina vs. 2006 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 39 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. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 638 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 2006 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Cortina | 2006 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 83 L |
