1980 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1980 Ford Cortina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Cortina (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Cortina weights approximately 187 kg more than 1965 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Cortina | 1965 Renault Floride | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Cortina | Floride |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |