1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Renault 10 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 855 kg more than 1970 Renault 10. 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1970 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 10 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |
