1985 Ford Courier vs. 1970 Honda Z
To start off, 1985 Ford Courier is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda Z would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Courier is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Ford Courier (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (45 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Courier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z. 1970 Honda Z has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Courier has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Courier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Courier | 1970 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Courier | Z |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 37 HP |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
