1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1964 Renault Floride
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 27 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 841 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Floride. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Floride. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1964 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1964 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Fairlane | 1964 Renault Floride | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Fairlane | Floride |
Year Released | 1991 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2270 mm |