1978 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 685 kg more than 1985 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Falcon | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Falcon | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
