Renault 18 (1978 – 1984) vs Ford Mustang (1978 – 1993): specs compared
The Ford Mustang is the more powerful of the two, with up to 141 hp against 125 hp. The Renault 18 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 10.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 167 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 16.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 900 kg against 1,280 kg. At 4,445 mm, the Ford Mustang is 66 mm longer than the Renault 18.
| Specification |
Renault
18
1978 – 1984
|
Ford
Mustang
1978 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United States |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1984 | 1978 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 – 125 hp | 141 hp |
| Torque | 105 – 181 Nm | 339 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 – 18.0 s | 10.3 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 195 km/h | 167 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.5 L/100 km | 16.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,379 mm | 4,445 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,446 mm |
| Curb weight | 900 – 1,080 kg | 1,280 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.