1973 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2012 Hyundai H1 is newer by 39 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 2012 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Cortina | H1 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |
