1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 5 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1958 Ford Prefect. 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, 1984 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Prefect | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Prefect | 5 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2730 mm |
