1967 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 40 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina.
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, 2007 Honda Element, 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 Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Cortina | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Element |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
