1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 Honda City
To start off, 2001 Honda City is newer by 25 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, 2001 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 174 kg more than 2001 Honda City.
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, 2001 Honda City, 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, 2001 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2001 Honda City | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | City |
Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |