1949 Triumph Renown vs. 2012 Ford Escape
To start off, 2012 Ford Escape is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Renown would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Escape weights approximately 218 kg more than 1949 Triumph Renown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Triumph Renown | 2012 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Triumph | Ford |
| Model | Renown | Escape |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2619 mm |
