2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 362 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 5. (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Falcon | 5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
