1997 Ford F-150 vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 1997 Ford F-150 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Fuego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Fuego would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-150 (217 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1980 Renault Fuego. (96 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault Fuego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1980 Renault Fuego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Renault Fuego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault Fuego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault Fuego. 1980 Renault Fuego has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 1997 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Renault Fuego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Ford F-150 | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | F-150 | Fuego |
Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1647 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2450 mm |