1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Renault 8
To start off, 1967 Renault 8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 234 kg more than 1967 Renault 8.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1967 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Falcon | 8 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2280 mm |
