1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1980 Honda Ballade is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Ballade (74 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Because 1973 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 1973 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade, 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, 1980 Honda Ballade (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina. 1980 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Cortina | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Ballade |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2330 mm |