1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1964 Renault Floride
To start off, 1964 Renault Floride is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 408 kg more than 1964 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, both vehicles can yield 85 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1964 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Cortina | Floride |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 38 L |
