1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 17 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, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Renault 5 weights approximately 67 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. 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, 1983 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1983 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | 5 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
