1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1989 Renault 19
To start off, 1989 Renault 19 is newer by 26 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1989 Renault 19. (92 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault 19 weights approximately 125 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, 1989 Renault 19, 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 19. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1989 Renault 19 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Cortina | 19 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 115 L |