2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Spider would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 530 kg more than 2000 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2000 Renault Spider | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Mustang | Spider |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |