1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 50 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Because 1977 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 1977 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Concerto |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |