1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic 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 (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 110 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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 Civic, 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Civic |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1334 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |
