1982 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1982 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda N III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda N III would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Cortina (60 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Cortina weights approximately 505 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, 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, 1982 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Cortina | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Cortina | N III |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2010 mm |
