2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1978 Renault 5
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 Renault 5.
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, 1978 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1978 Renault 5 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Ranger | 5 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 972 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 56 L |