1968 Renault 10 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault 10 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1968 Renault 10. (43 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 870 kg more than 1968 Renault 10. 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault 10 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | 10 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
