1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 36 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (148 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 2012 Honda Civic, 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, 2012 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2012 Honda Civic 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. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Civic |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 177 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |