1996 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1996 Ford Falcon and 1996 Renault Safrane were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1996 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 55 kg more than 1996 Renault Safrane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Falcon | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Falcon | Safrane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3707 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2770 mm |