1959 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1992 Renault Safrane is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault Safrane (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault Safrane weights approximately 553 kg more than 1959 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Renault Safrane, 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, 1992 Renault Safrane (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Escort | 1992 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2770 mm |
