1995 Renault Spider vs. 1992 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1995 Renault Spider. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 495 kg more than 1995 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 1995 Renault Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Renault Spider 1992 Ford Falcon
Make Renault Ford
Model Spider Falcon
Year Released 1995 1992
Body Type Roadster Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 150 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 186 Nm 348 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1005 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2800 mm


 

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