1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2007 Honda Jazz is newer by 31 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, 2007 Honda Jazz (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 64 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz.
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, 2007 Honda Jazz, 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, 2007 Honda Jazz (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2007 Honda Jazz 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. 2007 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2007 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Jazz |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1337 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |