1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Renault 4
To start off, 1989 Renault 4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1989 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 255 kg more than 1989 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Renault 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Ford Taunus (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1989 Renault 4 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taunus | 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |