1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 95 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick.
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, 1974 Ford Maverick (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Maverick | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Maverick | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
