1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 16 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 295 kg more than 1986 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 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 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 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Cortina | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 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 |
