2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 30 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 464 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2007 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | CR-V | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
