1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 14 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 343 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1990 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1990 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | NSX |
Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |