1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Renault Twingo
To start off, 1995 Renault Twingo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Twingo (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Twingo should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Cortina weights approximately 130 kg more than 1995 Renault Twingo.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Twingo, 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, 1995 Renault Twingo (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Twingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Cortina | 1995 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Cortina | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
