1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 395 kg more than 1987 Renault Super 5. 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 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Cortina | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
