1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 770 kg more than 1959 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Falcon | Floride |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |
