1975 Ford Cortina vs. 2002 Honda That
To start off, 2002 Honda That 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 125 kg more than 2002 Honda That. 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, 2002 Honda That, 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, 1975 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That 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 That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Cortina | 2002 Honda That | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | That |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
