1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1984 Renault R5

To start off, 1984 Renault R5 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 408 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. 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, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.

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