1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Honda CR-V
To start off, 1999 Honda CR-V is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda CR-V weights approximately 456 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 1999 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1999 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 | 91 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |
