1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 21 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 (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 325 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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, 1997 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 (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 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 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1997 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Today |
Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |