1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Honda 145
To start off, 1974 Honda 145 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 68 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 36 kg more than 1974 Honda 145.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda 145, 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 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1974 Honda 145 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | 145 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2260 mm |