1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Renault 4

To start off, 1981 Renault 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1981 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 305 kg more than 1981 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Ford Mustang 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 1971 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (146 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 4. (63 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 4.

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