1967 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Renault 20
To start off, 1977 Renault 20 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Renault 20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Renault 20 (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Renault 20 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Renault 20 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1967 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Renault 20, 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, 1977 Renault 20 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Renault 20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Cortina | 1977 Renault 20 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Cortina | 20 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |