1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2002 Honda That
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 26 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 215 kg more than 2002 Honda That. 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, 2002 Honda That, 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That 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. 2002 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 2002 Honda That | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | That |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |
