1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (54 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 240 kg more than 1960 Renault Floride. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1960 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Cortina | Floride |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 35 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 29 L |
