1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 5 is newer by 16 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 920 kg more than 1987 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mustang | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
