1989 Ford Taurus vs. 1989 Renault 21
To start off, both 1989 Ford Taurus and 1989 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Renault 21 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1989 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Taurus weights approximately 150 kg more than 1989 Renault 21.
Because 1989 Renault 21 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 21. (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Taurus | 1989 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Taurus | 21 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2513 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2820 mm |
