1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, both 1976 Ford Cortina and 1976 Renault 15 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 15 (98 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 15 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Renault 15 (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Cortina | 15 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 98 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 56 L |
