1978 Ford Fiesta vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Fiesta would be higher. Both 1978 Ford Fiesta and 1986 Renault Super 5 are equipped with a 956 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Super 5 (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Super 5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 20 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Fiesta | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fiesta | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
