1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 Honda Fuya Jo
To start off, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo 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 Fuya Jo (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 195 kg more than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo.
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 Fuya Jo, 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 Fuya Jo (149 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm). This means 2001 Honda Fuya Jo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2001 Honda Fuya Jo has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Fuya Jo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2001 Honda Fuya Jo | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Fuya Jo |
Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 995 cc |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 149 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |