1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 41 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Jazz weights approximately 87 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, 2011 Honda Jazz, 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, 2011 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 182 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 | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |
