1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1988 Renault 21
To start off, 1988 Renault 21 is newer by 18 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 Renault 21. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 21 weights approximately 115 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, 1988 Renault 21, 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 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 21. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1988 Renault 21 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Cortina | 21 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 21.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2820 mm |