Renault 12 (1970 – 1974) vs Ford Cortina (1970 – 1976): specs compared
The Renault 12 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 113 hp against 99 hp. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 169 km/h. The Ford Cortina uses less fuel, from 10.0 L/100 km against 12.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 945 kg against 980 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
12
1970 – 1974
|
Ford
Cortina
1970 – 1976
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United States |
| Documented years | 1970 – 1974 | 1970 – 1976 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 113 hp | 58 – 99 hp |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 91 – 150 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 23.0 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 137 – 169 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.9 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,300 mm | 4,260 mm |
| Width | 1,613 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Height | 1,397 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,438 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 kg | 945 – 1,000 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.