1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 10 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 214 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
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, 1986 Honda Civic, 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, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1986 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Civic |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2210 mm |
