1970 Ford 17 vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 17 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1985 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 17 | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | 17 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
