1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 5 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Renault 5. (159 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 560 kg more than 1979 Renault 5. 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 (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1979 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Falcon | 5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 56 L |
