1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 180 kg more than 1985 Renault 25. 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 Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Falcon | 25 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
