1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2004 Honda City
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 34 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 3 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 62 kg more than 2004 Honda City. 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, 2004 Honda City, 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2004 Honda City | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | City |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |