1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Honda S500 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 360 kg more than 1962 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1962 Honda S500 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | S500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 40 L |