1974 Ford Cortina vs. 2003 Honda Logo
To start off, 2003 Honda Logo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Logo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Logo (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Logo should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Cortina weights approximately 100 kg more than 2003 Honda Logo.
Because 1974 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 1974 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Logo, 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, 2003 Honda Logo (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Logo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Cortina | 2003 Honda Logo | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Logo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |
