1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1964 Renault Floride

To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 370 kg more than 1964 Renault Floride. 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Floride. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Floride.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Ford Mustang 1964 Renault Floride
Make Ford Renault
Model Mustang Floride
Year Released 1985 1964
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2294 cc 1108 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 87 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 161 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1185 kg 815 kg
Vehicle Length 4560 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2270 mm


 

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