1980 Ford Falcon vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, 1984 Renault R5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 650 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. 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, 1980 Ford Falcon (228 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1980 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Falcon | 1984 Renault R5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Falcon | R5 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1527 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
