2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Renault Clio.
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, 2008 Renault Clio (301 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 2008 Renault Clio | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Mustang | Clio |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2946 cc |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |