1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 834 kg more than 1959 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Fairlane | Floride |
Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2270 mm |