1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 480 kg more than 1984 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mustang | 5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 51 L |
