2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Spider would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1998 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 502 kg more than 1998 Renault 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 Mustang (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1998 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mustang | Spider |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2350 mm |
