1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1981 Honda Ballade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 277 kg more than 1981 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Ballade, 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1981 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Ballade |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1334 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2330 mm |