1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1955 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1955 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Colorale weights approximately 1 kg more than 1970 Ford Mustang.
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.
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1970 Ford Mustang | 1955 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Mustang | Colorale |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |