1951 Renault Fregate vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1003 kg more than 1951 Renault Fregate. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1951 Renault Fregate has manual transmission. 1951 Renault Fregate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Renault Fregate | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Fregate | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3670 mm |
