1986 Ford Taurus vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, both 1986 Ford Taurus and 1986 Renault Super 5 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Taurus (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Taurus weights approximately 709 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Taurus | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taurus | Super 5 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2513 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |