1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 15 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 (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 305 kg more than 1985 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Cortina | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
