1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2004 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2004 Honda Mobilio is newer by 28 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, 2004 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 225 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 2004 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
