1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (350 HP) has 302 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 530 kg more than 1965 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 1965 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mustang | Floride |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 48 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
