2008 Ford Focus vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 582 kg more than 1962 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Renault Floride is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Focus | Floride |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 38 L |
