1967 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V is newer by 45 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda CR-V (184 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda CR-V weights approximately 620 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, 2012 Honda CR-V, 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, 2012 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Cortina | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | CR-V |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |