1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 1992 Honda Civic is newer by 22 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, 1992 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Civic weights approximately 48 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, 1992 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1992 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Civic |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |
