2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 5 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1985 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 5 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 1985 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | E-350 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 51 L |
