1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 1981 Renault 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 5 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1981 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Cortina | 1981 Renault 5 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Cortina | 5 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 51 L |