1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Focus (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Focus weights approximately 626 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, 2013 Ford Focus (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault Super 5 | 2013 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Super 5 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4534 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2649 mm |
