1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 350 kg more than 1951 Renault Fregate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Gran Torino | Fregate |
Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |