1979 Ford LTD vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 10 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 770 kg more than 1971 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 LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | LTD | 10 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 790 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |
