2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault 10 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 755 kg more than 1965 Renault 10. 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1965 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Falcon | 10 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
