1987 Ford Fairlane vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 815 kg more than 1965 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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Fairlane | 1965 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fairlane | Floride |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4088 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
