1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Honda Today

To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 20 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 404 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.

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