1968 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Renault 8
To start off, both 1968 Ford Fairlane and 1968 Renault 8 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Fairlane (152 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1968 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 620 kg more than 1968 Renault 8. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fairlane | 8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |
