1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 16 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 100 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
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, 1986 Honda Civic, 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2210 mm |