1995 Ford Falcon vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 285 kg more than 1951 Renault Fregate. 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Falcon | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Falcon | Fregate |
Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3705 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |