2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 (544 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (301 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2008 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mustang | Clio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4995 cc | 2946 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
