1979 Ford Falcon vs. 1979 Renault 4
To start off, both 1979 Ford Falcon and 1979 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Falcon weights approximately 685 kg more than 1979 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Renault 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Falcon | 1979 Renault 4 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Falcon | 4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |