1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 1992 Honda Civic is newer by 21 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Cortina weights approximately 44 kg more than 1992 Honda Civic.
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, 1992 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, 1992 Honda Civic (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Cortina | 1992 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |