2003 Ford F-250 vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Sport Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Sport Spider would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford F-250 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | F-250 | Sport Spider |
Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 50 L |