2004 Ford Focus vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 727 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Focus (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Focus | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
