1979 Renault 5 vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 5 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Renault 5. (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1886 kg more than 1979 Renault 5. 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 5. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1979 Renault 5 has manual transmission. 1979 Renault 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Renault 5 | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | 5 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 72 L |