2012 Ford F-150 vs. 1997 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1997 Renault Safrane. (142 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1997 Renault Safrane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 1997 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | F-150 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 38 L |
