1983 Ford GT vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Ford GT is newer by 4 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 5 (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1983 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford GT weights approximately 160 kg more than 1979 Renault 5.
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 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford GT | 1979 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | GT | 5 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
