1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 275 kg more than 1959 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Falcon | Fregate |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |