1970 Ford Escort vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (98 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 26 kg more than 1966 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1970 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1966 Renault Floride | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Escort | Floride |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 38 L |