1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, 1988 Renault 25 is newer by 25 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1988 Renault 25. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 25 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1988 Renault 25, 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, 1988 Renault 25 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1988 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Cortina | 25 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
