1962 Renault Floride vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Renault Floride 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 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1572 kg more than 1962 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 F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1962 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1962 Renault Floride 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:
| 1962 Renault Floride | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Floride | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 98 L |
