1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2001 Honda CR-V is newer by 31 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda CR-V weights approximately 540 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, 2001 Honda CR-V, 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, 2001 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | CR-V |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6 |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |