2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fiesta (89 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 415 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fiesta | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fiesta | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
