1958 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2002 Renault Avantime is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 936 kg more than 1958 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Ford Escort 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 1958 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime, 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, 2002 Renault Avantime (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 2002 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | Avantime |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |
