1995 Acura Legend vs. 1965 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Because 1965 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 1965 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend, 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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1965 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | Legend | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
