1976 Ford LTD vs. 2002 Renault Clio
To start off, 2002 Renault Clio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 470 kg more than 2002 Renault Clio.
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 LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Clio. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford LTD | 2002 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | LTD | Clio |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2480 mm |
