1972 Ford Cortina vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 31 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 216 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 2003 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
