1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Renault 19
To start off, both 1996 Ford Mustang and 1996 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1996 Renault 19. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault 19. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 1996 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mustang | 19 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
