1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 19 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 56 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.
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, 1995 Honda Accord, 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, 1995 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1995 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Accord |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1118 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |