1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 1995 Honda Today 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 150 kg more than 1995 Honda Today.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1995 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Today |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |