2004 Ford F-150 vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1379 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride. 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, 2004 Ford F-150 (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride. 2004 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1959 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1959 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | F-150 | Floride |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2270 mm |
