1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Floride would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 530 kg more than 1960 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1960 Renault Floride | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Mustang | Floride |
Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |