1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, 1984 Renault R5 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,527 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault R5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Corsair weights approximately 165 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. 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, 1967 Ford Corsair (101 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1967 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1984 Renault R5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Corsair | R5 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1527 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
