1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (183 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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 Civic, 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 Civic (160 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic 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 Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Civic |
Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |