1959 Renault Floride vs. 2011 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2011 Ford Fiesta is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Fiesta (120 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 391 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Renault Floride is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ford Fiesta (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Renault Floride | 2011 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Floride | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 59 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4067 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1697 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2489 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 45 L |