1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Renault 4
To start off, 1978 Renault 4 is newer by 15 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 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 180 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Renault 4, 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1978 Renault 4 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Cortina | 4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |