1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 5 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 396 kg more than 1981 Renault 5. 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 Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Falcon | 1981 Renault 5 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Falcon | 5 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |