1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Renault Siete
To start off, 1985 Renault Siete is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon 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 212 more horse power than 1985 Renault Siete. (44 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 770 kg more than 1985 Renault Siete. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Renault Siete, 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 Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Siete. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 1985 Renault Siete | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Falcon | Siete |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |
