1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 297 kg more than 1985 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Fairlane 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 1976 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25, 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fairlane | 25 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
