2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 627 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride. 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 Mustang (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mustang | Floride |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 29 L |
