2000 Renault Laguna vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 383 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna, 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Laguna | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Laguna | Cortina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1782 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |