1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1979 Renault 12
To start off, 1979 Renault 12 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1979 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 12 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Because 1966 Ford Lotus 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 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Renault 12, 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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1979 Renault 12 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Lotus Cortina | 12 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |