Ford Cortina (1966 – 1970) vs Renault 16 (1965 – 1980): specs compared
The Renault 16 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 90 hp against 76 hp. It has the higher top speed: 166 km/h against 132 km/h. The Ford Cortina is the lighter car, from 864 kg against 1,010 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Cortina
1966 – 1970
|
Renault
16
1965 – 1980
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | France |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1970 | 1965 – 1980 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 64 – 76 hp | 66 – 90 hp |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 111 – 129 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 12.5 – 15.6 s |
| Top speed | 132 km/h | 145 – 166 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.3 – 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,267 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,646 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,392 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,718 mm |
| Curb weight | 864 kg | 1,010 – 1,090 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.