1968 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Renault 15
To start off, 1973 Renault 15 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Renault 15 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford Escort (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1973 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | 15 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 69 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
