1994 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Floride would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (317 HP) has 266 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 845 kg more than 1966 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 Mustang (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Mustang | 1966 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mustang | Floride |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |
