1961 Renault Floride vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Floride would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 843 kg more than 1961 Renault Floride. 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 Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Renault Floride | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Floride | Mustang |
Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 59 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |