1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 37 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 564 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 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 96.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 58 L |
