1978 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, 2012 Honda Fit is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Fit weights approximately 42 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Fit, 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 Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina. 2012 Honda Fit has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Cortina | 2012 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | Fit |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2499 mm |
