1968 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Renault 11
To start off, 1984 Renault 11 is newer by 16 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Renault 11. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 11 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 11 (102 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1984 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | 11 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
