2001 Ford 49 vs. 1978 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault Alpine (148 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49.
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, 1978 Renault Alpine (204 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 1978 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 1978 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1978 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford 49 | 1978 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | 49 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
