Renault Alpine (1977 – 1985) vs Ford Mustang (1978 – 1993): specs compared
The Renault Alpine is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 141 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 10.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 167 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.9 L/100 km against 16.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,040 kg against 1,280 kg. At 4,445 mm, the Ford Mustang is 196 mm longer than the Renault Alpine.
| Specification |
Renault
Alpine
1977 – 1985
|
Ford
Mustang
1978 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United States |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1985 | 1978 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 147 hp | 141 hp |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 339 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 s | 10.3 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 167 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 L/100 km | 16.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,249 mm | 4,445 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,151 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,271 mm | 2,446 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,040 kg | 1,280 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.