1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Honda Legend
To start off, 1996 Honda Legend is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 630 kg more than 1975 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend, 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, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina. 1996 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Cortina | 1996 Honda Legend | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Legend |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 68 L |