1984 Ford GT vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford GT would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford GT weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider.
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, 1984 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford GT | 1996 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | GT | Spider |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |
