1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 278 kg more than 1983 Renault 5.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Zephyr | 1983 Renault 5 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Zephyr | 5 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2440 mm |