1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1972 Renault 12
To start off, both 1972 Ford Mustang and 1972 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 544 kg more than 1972 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Renault 12, 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1972 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mustang | 12 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 56 L |
