2004 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2004 Ford Falcon and 2004 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 99 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Falcon | 2004 Renault Clio | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Falcon | Clio |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7150 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |