1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1973 Honda Z
To start off, 1973 Honda Z is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1973 Honda Z. (32 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Cortina weights approximately 365 kg more than 1973 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Z, 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, 1971 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Z. (43 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Cortina | 1973 Honda Z | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Z |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 32 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 43 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 25 L |