1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1989 Honda Integra
To start off, 1989 Honda Integra is newer by 19 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Integra (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Integra weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Honda Integra, 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, 1989 Honda Integra (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1989 Honda Integra | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Integra |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |