1975 Ford Cortina vs. 2002 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2002 Honda Avancier is newer by 27 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 2,253 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Avancier (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Avancier weights approximately 681 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 2002 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Honda Avancier (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Avancier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina. 2002 Honda Avancier 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. 2002 Honda Avancier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Cortina | 2002 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Avancier |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
