1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1993 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mondeo (89 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 650 kg more than 1987 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ford Mondeo (178 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mondeo | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mondeo | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
