1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2004 Honda Z
To start off, 2004 Honda Z 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 154 kg more than 2004 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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 (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Z. (62 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2004 Honda Z | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Z |
Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 35 L |