2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2011 Ford F-150 and 2011 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2011 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 739 kg more than 2011 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford F-150 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 2011 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Renault Clio, 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Clio. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2011 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | F-150 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
