Ford Cortina (1966 – 1970) vs Dacia 1100 (1968 – 1971): specs compared
The Ford Cortina is the more powerful of the two, with up to 76 hp against 65 hp. The Dacia 1100 has the higher top speed: 145 km/h against 132 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 765 kg against 864 kg. At 4,267 mm, the Ford Cortina is 277 mm longer than the Dacia 1100. The Ford Cortina dates from 1966 – 1970, the Dacia 1100 from 1968 – 1971.
| Specification |
Ford
Cortina
1966 – 1970
|
Dacia
1100
1968 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Romania |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1970 | 1968 – 1971 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 64 – 76 hp | 46 – 65 hp |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 77 – 80 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 17.0 – 22.5 s |
| Top speed | 132 km/h | 134 – 145 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 6.8 – 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,267 mm | 3,990 mm |
| Width | 1,646 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Height | 1,392 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,271 mm |
| Curb weight | 864 kg | 765 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.