1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault 8 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Renault 8 (95 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 182 kg more than 1964 Renault 8.
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 (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1964 Renault 8 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Cortina | 8 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2280 mm |