1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1995 Honda Prelude is newer by 25 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Prelude weights approximately 376 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, 1995 Honda Prelude, 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, 1995 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1995 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Prelude |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |