1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Honda Z
To start off, 1999 Honda Z is newer by 29 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 (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 42 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Z 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, 1999 Honda Z 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1999 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Z |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 35 L |
