1976 Ford Fiesta vs. 1976 Renault 5
To start off, both 1976 Ford Fiesta and 1976 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 5 (93 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 5 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1976 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Renault 5 (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Fiesta | 1976 Renault 5 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Fiesta | 5 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |