1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 22 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 201 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, 1998 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, 1998 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Accord |
Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |