1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1981 Renault 4

To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 4 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 198 more horse power than 1981 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 835 kg more than 1981 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Renault 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 4. (63 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 4.

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