1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Falcon 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 20 more horse power than 1996 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 456 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Falcon | 1996 Renault Spider | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Falcon | Spider |
Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |