1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 27 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 290 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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, 1997 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 (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 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 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1997 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Today |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |