1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1976 Renault 20
To start off, both 1976 Ford Cortina and 1976 Renault 20 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Renault 20. (97 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 20 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Renault 20, 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 20. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 20. 1976 Renault 20 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Renault 20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1976 Renault 20 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Cortina | 20 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1645 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |