1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Renault 18
To start off, 1984 Renault 18 is newer by 14 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Renault 18. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 18 weights approximately 23 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 1984 Renault 18, 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 (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 18. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1984 Renault 18 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Cortina | 18 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1647 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |