1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Renault 11
To start off, 1982 Renault 11 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 11 (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 75 kg more than 1982 Renault 11.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Renault 11, 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 11. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1982 Renault 11 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Cortina | 11 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |